Verschanzen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Verschanzen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to entrench", "to barricade" or "to fortify oneself".

Essential properties of "verschanzen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: verschanzen
Simple past: verschanzte
Participle: verschanzt

regulartransitivereflexive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "verschanzen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To entrench or barricade oneself"

Definition: "To protect oneself behind a barrier or fortification."
Translation(s): to entrench, to barricade, to fortify oneself, to take cover
Synonym(s): verbarrikadieren, befestigen
Antonym(s): entblößen, öffnen
Related word(s): Schutz, Verteidigung

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Soldaten verschanzen sich hinter den Mauern.The soldiers entrench themselves behind the walls.
Er verschanzt sich in seinem Büro, um ungestört zu arbeiten.He barricades himself in his office to work undisturbed.
Die Kinder verschanzen sich im Wohnzimmer mit Kissen.The children barricade themselves in the living room with pillows.

2.) "To withdraw or isolate oneself"

Definition: "To isolate or withdraw oneself to avoid contact."
Translation(s): to withdraw, to seclude oneself, to isolate oneself, to retreat
Synonym(s): zurückziehen, isolieren
Antonym(s): sich öffnen, sich zeigen
Related word(s): Isolation, Rückzug

📝 Some usage examples:

Nach dem Streit verschanzt er sich in seinem Zimmer.After the argument, he withdraws into his room.
Sie verschanzt sich oft, wenn sie gestresst ist.She often secludes herself when she is stressed.
Er verschanzt sich, um über die Situation nachzudenken.He withdraws to think about the situation.

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